Nagpur: Case 1: From August 18 to October 10, 2024, a Sakkardara resident lost Rs 11 lakh to a Reshimbagh agency lured by a fake BAMS admission ad for his son.Case 2: Between January 4 and May 19, 2024, a woman was cheated of Rs 21.35 lakh by a Reshimbagh consultancy, enticed by a fraudulent MBBS programme ad for a USA university. The accused, operating in collusion, pocketed the money but failed to secure her admission, leaving her dreams shattered.A rising tide of fraudulent consultancy scams has left medical admission aspirants in the city reeling, with tricksters siphoning of lakhs of rupees under the guise of securing seats in prestigious medical courses. The city police have urged citizens to rely solely on official channels for admissions and to report any fraud immediately.DCP (crime) Rahul Maknikar emphasised the need for vigilance. “These tricksters, operating from private offices, are fake agents preying on vulnerable aspirants. Victims must approach the police immediately instead of waiting for promised benefits or returns from these fraudsters,” Maknikar said. He urged citizens to follow official and legal admission procedures to avoid falling prey to such scams.The police have registered cases at Sakkardara, Beltarodi, and Lakadganj stations, highlighting a pattern of fraud involving fake consultancies. Nagpur city police appeal to citizens to verify the authenticity of any agency before parting with their money. “Do not waste your time, money, or your children’s academic future,” the police warned, urging victims to contact their local police station without fear to lodge complaints promptly.
